This website is the first adventure on the web that my wife and I are taking. We love traveling and trying new things together, so now we are moving our experiences online. We will be enlisting the help of others and pulling on our experiences to share great tips and various knowledge and wisdom. The scope will be the outdoors, anything in the outdoors – because let’s face it, that is where all great adventures happen.

There are very few tools that are an absolute must. Ones that come to mind are a hammer, screwdriver, and a knife. There is no more important tool than a knife. It can cut, dig, thump, whittle, and so much more. It is vital to have a good knife, but what makes a knife good? [Read more…]

It seems that every year I have a bittersweet feeling about fall. One part of me is excited about the excellent weather, wonderful aromas, and the changing of the flora and fauna all around. Another part of me, however, starts to think one season past fall; about the cold weather, eradict drivers, and baren trees – winter is obviously not my favorite season! Despite the fact that fall does lead right into winter, I am choosing to carpe celete. I have taken sometime to share some of my favorite Fall activities in Central Ohio below. Please be sure to share yours as well via comments. [Read more…]

Whether you are taking a day hike or a 200 mile trek down the Appalachian Trail, a backpack will either be your greatest friend or your arch nemesis. There are many types of packs on the market today, and it can confusing to match your needs with the perfect pack for you. So, we have thrown together some tips on finding the right backpack for you. [Read more…]

There are some movies that stick in your mind for the ample adventure that is played out. In any man’s heart sits a yearning for adventure, to feel the rush of danger, to answer with the right choice, and then save the day. Here are 5 great films that feature adventure from backyards to the deepest wilds in the world. [Read more…]

Caring for your tools is extremely important – and what tool do we use more than our vehicles? We rely on them almost daily, and would be greatly inconvenienced without them. In this post we are going to go over the basics of washing and waxing your car. This is just one small way you can help make sure that your vehicle will be there when you need it. [Read more…]

Not everyone will experience being hungry, lost and without food. Those are feelings that instantly strike fear in most everyone’s heart. Even though we may never have to face that fear, it is still very smart to be prepared for it. For that reason we are starting a couple of ‘Surviving the Wilds’ series to educate and inform. Just as G.I Joe taught us, knowing is half the battle. Before we venture too specific, it always good to set some basic tenants that can always be beneficial. [Read more…]

Many people have found themselves in the midst of the wilds and starved to death while a plethora of food surrounded them. Don’t let that happen to you. In this new series, we will start to examine various edible plants; we start with Rosehips. [Read more…]

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Once you have decided that you want to grow in your life you have two areas, the comfortable (Backyard), and the uncomfortable (Wilds). It is in the uncomfortable where growth typically happens. But as we master more of life the Wilds become our Backyard.

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